Japanese interpreter for a manufacturing plant (N3-N4 or equivalent)

John Clements Consultants, Inc.; Tanza; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

John Clements Consultants, Inc. seeks a Japanese-speaking professional to support communication between our Philippine operations and headquarters in Japan. The role focuses on interpretation and translation, with opportunities to gradually take on factory operations and admin tasks.

Short-term training in Japan may be available. Initial responsibilities include daily communication with Japan HQ and supporting Japanese customer audits.

Qualifications

• JLPT N3-N4 or equivalent.
• Experience living, studying, or working in Japan is highly preferred.
• Interpreter experience is not required.
• Good understanding of Japanese culture, business etiquette, and workplace practices.
• Willing to learn technical and production-related operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation and translation between Japanese and local employees.
• Serve as the main communication bridge with the Japan headquarters.
• Support Japanese customer factory audits and business visits.
• Assist Japanese visitors by conducting factory tours and explaining company operations.
• Handle general administrative and clerical tasks.
• Manage inventory records, databases, and operational reports.
• Learn and support factory and production-related operations.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Japanese language (JLPT N3-N4)

Interpersonal communication

Administrative tasks

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Japanese-speaking professional to support communication between our Philippine operations and our headquarters in Japan. While the primary responsibility is interpretation and translation, this role also offers the opportunity to gradually take on factory operations and administrative responsibilities.

Initially, interpretation work will mainly involve daily communication with the Japan headquarters and supporting Japanese customer audits conducted several times a year. As your knowledge of the business grows, you will be entrusted with broader responsibilities, providing excellent long-term career growth and salary progression.

There are also opportunities for short-term training in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide interpretation and translation support between Japanese and local employees

• Serve as the main communication bridge with the Japan headquarters

• Support Japanese customer factory audits and business visits

• Assist Japanese visitors by conducting factory tours and explaining company operations

• Handle general administrative and clerical tasks

• Manage inventory records, databases, and operational reports

• Learn and support factory and production-related operations

• Perform other duties assigned by management

Qualifications:

• JLPT N3-N4 or equivalent

• Experience living, studying, or working in Japan is highly preferred

• Interpreter experience is not required

• Good understanding of Japanese culture, business etiquette, and workplace practices

• Willing to learn technical and production-related operations in a manufacturing environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Basic computer skills (MS Office)